I think this bird will really restore the elegance BA used to carry..even though im a VS fan, bravo BA..wish you had your older scheme on it though..someone should do a renduring of an A380 in the BA circa 1996 scheme

I literally choked on my fizzy vimto when I saw this, I am so excited to see it in full.
Really really excited.
Can't even contain my excitement, that's how excited I am.
So excited.
Too much of a tease though, this, must be honest.

Quoting OllieJolly (Reply 13):I literally choked on my fizzy vimto when I saw this, I am so excited to see it in full.
Really really excited.
Can't even contain my excitement, that's how excited I am.
So excited.
Too much of a tease though, this, must be honest.

So how are you going to feel when its in the full BA colors?

This is going to be one good looking plane! I do however agree with the fellow member who wishes to see the Landor livery on it. The 777 really rocked it though!

Out of curiosity when was the last time BA introduced a new a/c type to its fleet ( I am NOT talking about another variant )

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Quoting NWADTWE16 (Reply 3):I think this bird will really restore the elegance BA used to carry

Hmmm... not that BA isn't already carrying the elegance it serves but yes, I agree... BA's 380 will revive their existing livery due to the shear size of the aircraft-- sometimes things are appreciated in their bigger form.

Quoting SXDFC (Reply 14):I do however agree with the fellow member who wishes to see the Landor livery on it. The 777 really rocked it though!

WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYY???? The dirty grey colour scheme was VILE. I was just as unimpressed with the UA "Camouflage Colours". I simply don't get the attraction. The current BA livery is SO much better

The new version features a 4t increase in maximum take-off weight to 573t and an additional 190km (100nm) range that will enable it to fly distances of 15,360km on MTOW-limited missions. Maximum landing weight and maximum zero fuel weight have also each increased by 2t, and structural payload capability rises by 1.5t on MZFW-limited missions.

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Quoting Dano1977 (Reply 32):The new version features a 4t increase in maximum take-off weight to 573t and an additional 190km (100nm) range that will enable it to fly distances of 15,360km on MTOW-limited missions. Maximum landing weight and maximum zero fuel weight have also each increased by 2t, and structural payload capability rises by 1.5t on MZFW-limited missions.

Couldn't have said it better myself!

I imagine some extra testing will be need to ensure that the aircraft can handle well under these increased conditions and that it does in fact fall within these specifications.

I can't see BA using the aircraft on any routes requiring the extra range but I imagine the extra payload capacity is the main attraction here, enabling increased cargo capacity.

The new version features a 4t increase in maximum take-off weight to 573t and an additional 190km (100nm) range that will enable it to fly distances of 15,360km on MTOW-limited missions. Maximum landing weight and maximum zero fuel weight have also each increased by 2t, and structural payload capability rises by 1.5t on MZFW-limited missions.

Thanks !

Flying is like sex - I've never had all I wanted but occasionally I've had all I can stand.

They also took the first B777-200IGW (G-VIIA) as well, Boeing was NOT calling it the ' ER but old habits don't die and that's exactly what it became! Seeing a B744 next to the A380, I think the B744 looks tiny. It's more the A388 is massive!

I agree this will be a fantastic looking bird..... in the classy BA livery.....

Quoting EK413 (Reply 28):What's amusing about your comments is the fact VS was the 1st UK carrier to order the A380 but appears they'll never accept delivery of the A380 lol... Sorry couldn't help myself...

I don't know if VS will ever get the A380... I just don't see the need for that kind of capacity... But I would love to see this livery on the A380 and flying in the skies.....

Wow, I love the shade of red on this bird! It's not the one they use right now, is it? Looks more... bordeaux.

Quoting eugegall (Reply 38):1) Why are all tails painted on new aircraft prior to the full paint job?

As far as I know that's because the flight testing of every airframe is done much earlier than painting, but the mass of the paint on the tailfin gives better performance characteristics, due to shift of CG or so.
For what it's worth: My personal believe is that it has a lot to do with the "look at me, I own an A380" -factor. How would any not-nutter know what airline the bird belongs to if it weren't for the unmistakable logo on the tail..

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Quoting eugegall (Reply 38):1) Why are all tails painted on new aircraft prior to the full paint job?
2) What routes do we expect this beauty to fly?

They need to check the rudder is properly in balance and this must be done with the weight of the paint already in play. As to where they're going to fly, there's a dozen or so threads on that very subject. I remember they did announce JFK which surprised a lot on here.

Quoting viscount630 (Reply 22):WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYY???? The dirty grey colour scheme was VILE. I was just as unimpressed with the UA "Camouflage Colours". I simply don't get the attraction. The current BA livery is SO much better

Have to disagree strongly. Do a google search for the landor a380: it looks FIT!

Quoting viscount630 (Reply 22):WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYY???? The dirty grey colour scheme was VILE. I was just as unimpressed with the UA "Camouflage Colours". I simply don't get the attraction. The current BA livery is SO much better

Have to agree. I never liked that Landor scheme, which was basically a warmed-over version of the '70's Negus & Negus one. The current BA livery is very smart and their best one so far, IMHO.